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Bison Fans Feeling Lucky Number 7 on Their Bus Ride Down to Frisco

From Bismarck to Frisco, with stops in Jamestown, Valley City, Fargo and Sioux Falls, the herd is enjoying the atmosphere in the bus "mobile tailgating"

January 3, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Fans are feeling lucky number seven as they head to Frisco. And their off, but first, let’s rewind. “She has been packed since ten o’clock sitting in the house waiting to go if that tells you anything,” said Tom Fenner, a fan. It’s that time again, the journey to the F-C-S National Championship game. “Every year is…

More Than 180 Fans Board Plane to Frisco to Cheer on the Bison

Many of them have gone to several championship games

January 3, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — With two days before the big game in Frisco, a plane full of Bison fans heads down to the Lone Star State. 181 Bison fans are going to see NDSU play Eastern Washington, and some describe it as taking one city to another. “Everything is exciting down there. It’s like bringing the whole city of Fargo down…

Fatalities on Minnesota Roads Increase in 2018

380 people lost their lives on highways in Minnesota this past year

January 3, 2019

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BARNESVILLE, Minn. — Preliminary reports from the Minnesota State Patrol say that 380 people died in fatal crashes in 2018, twenty more than in 2017. More than 120 were alcohol related, while 90 involved people not wearing their seatbelts. The report says more than sixty of those deaths occurred since November. Officers say seeing the preliminary numbers reinforces their goal to…

Good Conditions to Hit the Slopes: Fargo Cross Country Ski Trails Groomed

All trails are free of charge

January 3, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — If you want to get outside and get some exercise, now’s a good time to hit the ski trails. The Fargo Park District has groomed cross country trails in Edgewood, Lindenwood, Island Park, Prairiewood, Iwen, Forest River, and Orchard Glen. There are traditional trails and skating trails. Park district staff says the trails are in good condition after…

Three Contractors Banned From Doing Business In North Dakota

the three took thousands of dollars in advance payments from homeowners for work that they failed to do

January 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has banned three unlicensed contractors from doing business in North Dakota. Tyler Giles of Fargo, Timothy Jacobson of Fairmount and Patrick Peltier of Bottineau violated the state’s consumer fraud and contractor licensing laws. Stenehjem says the three took thousands of dollars in advance payments from homeowners for work that they failed to do. He…

Astronaut From Fargo Selected For The Astronaut Hall of Fame

Jim Buchli was a member of four space flights.

January 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Veteran astronaut Jim Buchli of Fargo has been selected for induction into the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Buchli was a member of four space flights. He has orbited the earth 319 times. He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps and the NASA Astronaut Office in 1992. He currently works with the Boeing Defense and Space Group in Houston. Janet Kavandi…

Former Victoria’s Secret Worker Sentenced For Stealing $35,000 In Merchandise

Authorities say 19-year-old Pru Bray of Minot took the items out of the store in bags or wore them under her clothing

January 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MINOT, ND — A Minot woman has been sentenced to 10 days in jail for stealing $35,000 in merchandise from the Victoria’s Secret where she worked. Authorities say 19-year-old Pru Bray took the items out of the store in bags or wore them under her clothing, then sold them at rummage sales or gave them as gifts. If Bray stays out…

Welcome To The United States Senate, Mr. Cramer

Kevin Cramer was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence for the 116th Congress

January 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Dakota’s new junior United States Senator has been sworn in. Kevin Cramer was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence for the 116th Congress. The Republican defeated Democrat Sen. Heidi Heitkamp for the seat back in November. Senator Cramer said he’s ” honored to work ” on the behalf of North Dakotans. Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and…

Milwaukee Woman Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder After Pulling Gun On Trooper

Authorities say 30-year-old Melody Gray pointed a handgun at Trooper Mark Peterson's head and tried to pull the trigger

January 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, MN — A Milwaukee woman accused of trying to shoot a Minnesota state trooper last March in Moorhead has pleaded guilty to attempted murder. Authorities say 30-year-old Melody Gray pointed a handgun at Trooper Mark Peterson’s head and tried to pull the trigger. Peterson had stopped following a crash on I-94 and learned the car had been reported stolen in…

Charges Possible in Bemidji Assault

A scuffle began and the man fell to the floor where he was kicked in the head several times.

January 3, 2019

Site Staff,

BEMIDJI, MN (KFGO) – Police in Bemidji say prosecutors are considering charges against two teenagers for an assault on a man who was walking into a business. Video of a woman and the man who was hurt shows them walking up a flight of stairs, followed by one of the juveniles, who punched the man. A scuffle began and…